Nils Aksnes
Biography/Description
Nils Aksnes is an artist and designer who lives and works in mid-Argyll. He uses analogue pinhole cameras as a tool for close study of coastal landscapes. His work explores environmental change and draws on found and natural materials as sources of colour within multi-layered images.
Nils has also constructed a camera obscura – visitors to his studio can experience directly the magic of projected imagery formed only by light passing through 70 tiny (pin) holes.
In 2026 Nils was awarded Immersive Arts funding to explore the creation of new work.
Artmap Argyll area
Contact Information
Solheimar, Ford, Lochgilphead PA31 8RH
Open Studios 2026 opening
First weekend Fri 21 to Sun 23 August
Midweek Mon 24 to Thu 27 August
Second weekend Fri 28 to Mon 31 August
Online content too
Studio information
Useful to know
Demonstrations / work in progress
Cards and prints of artwork for sale
Accepts credit cards
Tea, coffee and cake
Toilet on site or close by
Cards and prints of artwork for sale
Accepts credit cards
Tea, coffee and cake
Toilet on site or close by
Accessibility
Car parking close to studio
Wheelchair accessible
Close to public transport
Wheelchair accessible
Close to public transport